Canteen Restaurant
My husband and I recently went with our friends, Norm and Kate, to Canteen. The food was amazing, thanks to efforts of award-winning chef, Dennis Leary. Among the 4 of us, we tried every dish on...
View ArticlePeach Crisp with Creme Fraiche
Ingredients 4 cups ripe peaches, peeled and sliced For the topping: 1/3 cup (approx. 5 Tablespoons) butter, softened 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup oats 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup chopped...
View ArticleChoosing Cherries
I so look forward to cherry season each year! The first cherries of the season are normally not very sweet, but they will get sweeter each week. Some of the most flavorful cherries are the Bings,...
View Article2004 Goosecross Cellars Napa Valley Merlot
The 2004 Napa Valley Merlot from Goosecross Cellars is lush and rich with hints of black cherry and spices. I really enjoy it with pork, but I recommend trying it with Colleen’s Classic Lamb recipe -...
View ArticleProcyanidins – for your health!
According to Bottom Line Health’s May 2007 edition, “Polyphenols – chemicals found abundantly in dark and/or colorful foods, such as red and purple grapes, cocoa and pomegranates – can stop...
View ArticleWarm Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing
I grew up on a farm in rural Georgia, and we didn’t eat a lot of cold salads. However, this salad, which was served warm, was a Southern favorite. Ingredients 8 cups spinach, washed and drained 6...
View ArticleOne Market
My husband and I went to see an interview with food writer, Molly O’Neill, in San Francisco and decided to have a nice lunch afterward. One Market Restaurant was on our way to catch the ferry back...
View ArticleLe Repaire de Cartouche
My friend Carol and I went to dinner in Paris at Le Repaire de Cartouche in the 11th. This was a casual bistrot and the staff was very friendly and nice. We each started with a kir royale. It was...
View ArticleLe Cinq Mars
I really liked this casual bistro in the 7th arrondissement in Paris. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant itself was most welcoming. My friend and I had a casual dinner there on a Saturday...
View ArticleBourbon-Laced Pecan Pie
Ingredients 1 cup light corn syrup (such as Karo) 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (such as muscovado), packed 3 eggs 3 T. melted butter 1 T. Kentucky bourbon (such as Jack Daniels) 1 t. vanilla extract 1/4 t....
View ArticlePan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut
Ingredients4 medium fillets of fresh Alaskan halibut2 Meyer lemons, sliced paper thin1/3 cup grapeseed oil (enough to cover the bottom of the skillet)PaprikaSea salt and pepper You will also...
View ArticleFig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola and Arugula Pizza
Ingredients 8 ripe black mission figs, quartered if large or halved if small ¼ lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces. ¼ lb. gorgonzola cheese (experiment – try Gorgonzola Dolce,...
View ArticleSalad of Arugula, Roasted Pumpkin, Fresh Ricotta and Pecans
Ingredients Approx. 1 lb. arugula, washed and air-dried 2 small pumpkins 1/3 cup olive oil 1 cup fresh ricotta, strained 1 cup pecans, chopped ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup Vinaigre du Banyuls or your favorite...
View ArticleArugula and Fresh Tomato Side Salad
This is a simple salad but you will find yourself serving it often – with chicken, fish, sandwiches or maybe just by itself. Add some crostini with goat cheese for a nice treat! Ingredients 2-3 cups...
View ArticleFresh Pear, Prosciutto and Arugula Salad
Ingredients 2 cups arugula (organic, if possible), washed and dried 2 fresh pears, peeled, cored and sliced into 8 pieces each 1/3 lb. prosciutto or serrano ham, thinly sliced 2 T sweet onion, finely...
View ArticleArugula Pesto
This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta. You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for the arugula with great results. Ingredients 2 handsful of...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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